Murder party in upcoming episode

In the upcoming episode of Plus belle la vie, encore plus belle, airing on TF1, Charlotte organizes a murder party for Steve, Maxine, Jean-Paul, and Thomas at a disused factory. The game involves identifying the killer known as "the chainsaw murderer."

Roles and investigation begin

Jean-Paul and Thomas will play the roles of police investigators, while Steve and Maxine will act as PTS technicians. Each participant follows their own leads to uncover the truth, with Maxine impressed by Steve's knowledge.

Discovery of a gruesome clue

While inspecting a new room, Steve and Maxine discover Jules' head placed on a tray. Jules explains he was trapped by Charlotte, who likely sought revenge for his article. Meanwhile, Boher and Thomas find that all victims of the chainsaw murderer stayed at the Hotel Le Lion d'Or, leading them to suspect the hotel manager is the killer.

Clues point to different suspects

Steve and Maxine believe the murder was post-mortem and the victim was poisoned, suggesting the killer is a copycat and that Tristan Sultra was killed by his wife. Steve and Maxine win the game, concluding their investigation.

Surveillance confirms aggressive behavior

Laura reviews surveillance footage and confirms Morgane's claims about Rouvière's aggressive behavior upon arriving at the police station. Eric discovers an argument occurred near the station entrance before he arrived, involving a woman he may have known.

Morgane's disappearance and family conflict

Laura wonders if this woman is the one mentioned in Eric's journal but finds it unhelpful in identifying her. Laura suggests seeking help from Patrick but receives a call from her mother, Béatrice, informing her that Morgane has disappeared. Béatrice explains she did not leave Morgane's side but did not hear her wake up and let her drink wine, which Laura finds dangerous due to Morgane's medication.

Conflict and emotional revelations

Laura becomes angry, calling Béatrice's actions criminal. She goes to the police station to see Patrick but is stopped by prosecutor Antoine Bellanger. Arthur finds Laura on the Mistral square and tries to reassure her. Laura explains that speaking about Morgane's disappearance to the prosecutor could be considered a flight from justice.

Revelation of Morgane's true purpose

Fearing Morgane might attempt suicide, Laura decides to visit Baptiste, where she finds Morgane crying, believing Baptiste never loved her. Baptiste apologizes and admits he didn't realize the rupture hurt her so much. Morgane says she doesn't hate Baptiste but herself, claiming no one loves her. Laura tells Morgane that everything is her fault and asks Baptiste to talk to her privately. Morgane refuses, but Laura reveals that Morgane was born to save Laura's life, as Laura had leukemia and needed a bone marrow transplant. Morgane's birth was a last chance to save Laura's life.